Intel Unveils Core-i9 Series Specs and Release Dates

Intel unveiled its remaining Core-i9 CPU line-up today, including impending release dates. As a result, we now have full specifications for the Core i9-7920X, i9-7940X, i9-7960X, and i9-7980XE processors. In particular, the Core-i9 series spec confirms the i9-7980XE to be an imposing 18-core beast which reaches frequencies of 4.4GHz (with Turbo Boost 3.0). The first batch of new chips is out at the end of the month, while the rest follow late-September. The information tallies with our reports from last week and last month.

Core-i9 Series Specs

The following processors are all socket LGA 2066:

i9-7980XE

• Base Clock: 2.6GHz
• Turbo Clock: 4.2GHz
• Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 4.4GHz
• Cores/Threads: 18/36
• L3 Cache: 24.75MB
• PCIe 3.0 Lanes: 44
• Memory Support: Quad-channel DDR4-2666
• TDP: 165W
• Price: $1,999

i9-7960X

• Base Clock: 2.8GHz
• Turbo Clock: 4.2GHz
• Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 4.4GHz
• Cores/Threads: 16/32
• L3 Cache: 22MB
• PCIe 3.0 Lanes: 44
• Memory Support: Quad-channel DDR4-2666
• TDP: 165W
• Price: $1,699

i9-7940X

• Base Clock: 3.1GHz
• Turbo Clock: 4.3GHz
• Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 4.4GHz
• Cores/Threads: 14/28
• L3 Cache: 19.25MB
• PCIe 3.0 Lanes: 44
• Memory Support: Quad-channel DDR4-2666
• TDP: 165W
• Price: $1,399

i9-7920X

• Base Clock: 2.9GHz
• Turbo Clock: 4.3GHz
• Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 4.4GHz
• Cores/Threads: 12/24
• L3 Cache: 16.5MB
• PCIe 3.0 Lanes: 44
• Memory Support: Quad-channel DDR4-2666
• TDP: 165W
• Price: $1,199

In addition to the i9 CPUs above, other new X-Series processors include i7-7820X, i7-7800X, i7-7740X, and i5-7640X:

Release Dates

Intel says:

“The 12-core Intel® Core™ X-series processor will be available starting on Aug. 28, and 14- to 18-core Intel® Core™ X-series processors will be available starting Sept. 25. The 4- to 10-core Intel® Core™ X-series processors are already on shelves and available at multiple retailers, along with more than 200 Intel X299 Chipset motherboards.”